Episode
"Fred Armisen"
1:04:12
Published: Mon Sep 06 2021
Description
Our hombre Fred Armisen comes to us via satellite uplink on another extra-special episode in Podland, USA. The hijinks never end, with Will & Sean making a documentary about Fred’s life from his actual childhood home, the dynamics of “the real wink,” and strategy-talk on getting to the right elevator at the doctor’s office. It’s a real whirlwind folks: take your omega-3 fatty acids.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
The transcript is a stream of consciousness discussion that touches on topics such as therapy sessions, doctor visits, tardiness, relationships, and food.
00:28 - 04:51 (04:22)
Summary
The transcript is a stream of consciousness discussion that touches on topics such as therapy sessions, doctor visits, tardiness, relationships, and food.
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A comedian shares stories of visiting his brother through Checkpoint Charlie during lockdown, amidst sharing his expanding career in sketch comedies.
04:51 - 06:57 (02:06)
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A comedian shares stories of visiting his brother through Checkpoint Charlie during lockdown, amidst sharing his expanding career in sketch comedies.
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Comedian's fantastic texting skills are revealed during a conversation with a podcast host.
06:57 - 09:35 (02:37)
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Comedian's fantastic texting skills are revealed during a conversation with a podcast host.
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During a podcast, a conversation ensues about the necessity of having a production office to handle the tedious tasks of obtaining receipts and gathering contact information.
09:35 - 13:07 (03:32)
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During a podcast, a conversation ensues about the necessity of having a production office to handle the tedious tasks of obtaining receipts and gathering contact information.
Episode"Fred Armisen"
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A personal story from the 80s, discussing paranoia in both the USSR and the USA, telling a story related to camping and military surveillance.
13:07 - 18:05 (04:58)
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A personal story from the 80s, discussing paranoia in both the USSR and the USA, telling a story related to camping and military surveillance.
Episode"Fred Armisen"
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The podcast discusses how knowing about the craziness of the world can help us appreciate the greatness of our own country and how we are all one, despite our differences.
18:05 - 22:44 (04:38)
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The podcast discusses how knowing about the craziness of the world can help us appreciate the greatness of our own country and how we are all one, despite our differences. The host shares stories about government recruitment of family members to spy in other parts of the world.
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Sarah Vowell discusses her pre-internet days creating videos and sending them around, and how making your own media can be empowering.
22:44 - 26:56 (04:12)
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Sarah Vowell discusses her pre-internet days creating videos and sending them around, and how making your own media can be empowering.
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The intersection of timing and opportunity are key factors in achieving success, as seen in the personal experience of a former drummer turned SNL comedian.
26:56 - 31:42 (04:45)
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The intersection of timing and opportunity are key factors in achieving success, as seen in the personal experience of a former drummer turned SNL comedian. Sometimes it's just about being in the right place at the right time.
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Comedian Fred Armisen talks about how he and Carrie Brownstein started the show "Portlandia" by putting up videos on a website, leading to enough material to make a pilot.
31:42 - 37:41 (05:59)
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Comedian Fred Armisen talks about how he and Carrie Brownstein started the show "Portlandia" by putting up videos on a website, leading to enough material to make a pilot. They also met at a party and instantly knew they were going to be friends.
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The speaker describes a slow pan of someone wearing cool jeans and Drakkar Noir, with very little to score the visuals.
37:41 - 39:16 (01:34)
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The speaker describes a slow pan of someone wearing cool jeans and Drakkar Noir, with very little to score the visuals.
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Sean struggles with timing his doctor visits and dislikes waiting in waiting rooms.
39:16 - 41:00 (01:44)
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Sean struggles with timing his doctor visits and dislikes waiting in waiting rooms.
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The speaker discusses his involuntary winking habit and how it can be awkward, especially when others don't understand it.
42:20 - 46:48 (04:27)
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The speaker discusses his involuntary winking habit and how it can be awkward, especially when others don't understand it.
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The hosts discuss the difficulties of traveling for work during the pandemic and the protocols that need to be followed.
46:48 - 49:57 (03:09)
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The hosts discuss the difficulties of traveling for work during the pandemic and the protocols that need to be followed. They also touch on their work ethic.
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The importance of memorizing lines and tips for avoiding product placement in Hollywood are discussed, with a humorous reference to a character's child not needing braces.
49:57 - 51:30 (01:33)
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The importance of memorizing lines and tips for avoiding product placement in Hollywood are discussed, with a humorous reference to a character's child not needing braces.
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The speaker discusses their communication with Seth Godin via email and text messages regarding his show and the people who work for him.
51:30 - 53:05 (01:35)
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The speaker discusses their communication with Seth Godin via email and text messages regarding his show and the people who work for him.
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The speaker discusses the role of early synth musicians in bringing the genre to the top 10 charts.
53:05 - 56:49 (03:44)
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The speaker discusses the role of early synth musicians in bringing the genre to the top 10 charts. They also express their distaste for seeing guitars in bedrooms.
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The conversation revolves around domestic intelligence services and how they are not as cool or prominent in the United States compared to other countries.
56:49 - 1:00:50 (04:01)
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The conversation revolves around domestic intelligence services and how they are not as cool or prominent in the United States compared to other countries. Additionally, they discuss sketch comedy and how it adds an element of surprise to content creation.
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A person expresses admiration for a comedian's talent and humor.
1:00:50 - 1:02:32 (01:42)
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A person expresses admiration for a comedian's talent and humor.
Episode"Fred Armisen"
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A sketch about a cringe-worthy and hilarious one man show is discussed and remembered by the hosts.
1:02:32 - 1:05:10 (02:38)
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A sketch about a cringe-worthy and hilarious one man show is discussed and remembered by the hosts.
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A group of friends discuss how funny Fred is and how exciting it is to receive a text from him.
1:05:10 - 1:06:10 (00:59)
Summary
A group of friends discuss how funny Fred is and how exciting it is to receive a text from him. The podcast ends with an advertisement for an organic and artisanal product by Michael Grant Terry Rob arm jarve and Bennett Bar Bingo.